As of December 31, 2025, the total volume of insurance payouts in the country reached 1 billion 387.7 million soms, according to data provided by the Financial Market Regulation and Supervision Service. Of this amount, 801 million soms were paid out for property insurance, 197.6 million soms for personal insurance, and 19.2 million soms for liability insurance.
Kyrgyz fighter Iler Bakhtiyar uulu (11-3) continues his successful career, achieving another victory. The battle took place on February 7 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Fury Fighting Championship tournament.
The State National Security Committee (GKNB) reported the discovery of a significant corruption scheme involved in the operations of private driving schools. According to the agency, cases of fictitious enrollment of students and subsequent issuance of driver's licenses without actual training were uncovered. The investigation established that some driving school leaders developed a scheme that allowed them to remotely enroll citizens located outside of Kyrgyzstan. As a result,
The tragedy occurred in the northeastern part of British Columbia, in the city of Tumbler Ridge. According to police information, among the deceased is the suspected shooter, as well as nine other victims. According to Reuters, at least 25 people were injured. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported that six victims were found in a school building, while two others were found in a nearby residential building believed to be connected to the incident. One of the injured died en route to a
The diplomat characterized this as interference in the country's affairs On February 10, the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Russia to Kyrgyzstan, Sergey Vakunov, stated that the sanctions imposed by Western countries against Kyrgyz banks and companies have no basis.
In Bishkek, a meeting in the format of an agro-dialogue was held, organized by the deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, Mahabat Mavlyanova, where experts shared their opinions on the future of organic farming in Kyrgyzstan. One of the central proposals was the establishment of a scientific research institute of soil science in the country.
During the visit of the delegation to the Republican State Enterprise "Kazhydromet," a meeting took place, attended by representatives from Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, including the First Deputy Minister of Emergency Situations Azamat Mambetov and the Vice Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation of Kazakhstan Nurlan Aldamzharov. As a result of the negotiations, a Cooperation Program in the field of operational and production activities was signed between the Hydrometeorological
Umbetaly Kydyraliev, a deputy of the Jogorku Kenesh, called on President Sadyr Japarov and Kamchybek Tashiev to put aside their differences for the good of the country. This appeal was made during a parliamentary session that took place today. The deputy noted that significant events are occurring in the republic in recent days, and the situation requires a serious approach to decision-making.
Mikhail Saakashvili claimed during the court hearing that he is actually being persecuted not for attempting to overthrow the government, but for "insulting the shark from Bidzina Ivanishvili's home aquarium," who is the founder of the ruling party "Georgian Dream." The session began with a conflict between the former president and Judge Bugianishvili. The judge demanded that Saakashvili take his place in the defendant's dock, to which he responded that he did not
The stablecoin KGST has been listed on the cryptocurrency exchange HTX. This was announced by Farhat Iminov, head of the secretariat of the National Council for the Development of Virtual Assets and Blockchain Technologies under the President of the Kyrgyz Republic. The listing procedure involves adding the token to the list of assets available for trading on a specific platform, such as an exchange. HTX is one of the leading crypto platforms in the world, serving approximately 55 million users
In the first round of the Kyrgyzstan Volleyball Championship in the National League, the Ministry of Internal Affairs team took first place, demonstrating excellent results. These days, matches of the first round are taking place in Bishkek, with eight teams participating.
On his Facebook page, political scientist and Central Asia specialist Arkady Dubnov commented on the recent resignation of Kamchybek Tashiev, head of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the Kyrgyz Republic, as well as changes in the leadership of his deputies and the withdrawal of the Border Service from the SCNS. He characterized these events as a "top-level half-coup." Dubnov noted that it has become evident that the ruling tandem has lost its relevance and is no
From February 7, the championship of Kyrgyzstan in volleyball among men is taking place in Bishkek, at the Koghomkul Sports Palace. In the current season of the National League, 8 teams are participating, which will compete against each other in a round-robin format.
Photo from the internet Bekbolot Talgarbekov, a well-known public figure, has been detained by law enforcement agencies. His son, Arstan Talgarbekov, reported this to the publication 24.kg. According to Arstan, police officers arrived at his father's apartment in the 8th microdistrict of Bishkek for a morning search. After conducting investigative actions, they took him for questioning at the Main Department of Criminal Investigation of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The parties also discussed support for Kyrgyzstan's candidacy in the UN Security Council According to the press service of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, the speaker of the parliament, held a meeting with Hakan Fidan, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, during his official visit to the country. During the negotiations, the directions for the development of political, economic, and cultural cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Turkey were discussed. Turgunbek uulu noted
Due to adverse weather conditions, a temporary restriction for heavy vehicles has been introduced at the Too-Ashuu pass, located on the Bishkek-Osh highway. This was reported by the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic. According to the agency, snowfalls have affected many regions of the country, and road clearing operations are being conducted around the clock. Regular replenishment of the road surface with a sand-salt mixture is underway.
According to official information, President Sadyr Japarov issued a reprimand to Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev. This news was confirmed by the president's press secretary Askhat Alagozov. However, the reasons for this decision were not disclosed. Nevertheless, information has emerged on social media suggesting that the reprimand was related to "improper performance of official duties" by the minister.
According to information from NASA, the first of them will be a 110-meter asteroid named 2026 BJ8, which will pass at a distance of 2,370,000 km from Earth on February 12. On the same day, three more asteroids will approach the planet. On the following day, February 13, a large asteroid 2026 CA1 will come closer to us, reaching a distance of 1,520,000 km.
The Ministry of Transport urges drivers to exercise caution on mountain roads and to adhere to traffic rules. Due to deteriorating weather conditions and heavy snowfall in most regions of Kyrgyzstan, the Ministry of Transport and Communications has announced temporary restrictions for freight transport at the Too-Ashuu pass.
During the investigation related to the appeal to the President of Kyrgyzstan and the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh regarding the holding of early elections, the police are conducting searches at the homes of some signatories. Among them are public figures, elders, former security officials, and retirees. This information was provided to the editorial office of Kaktus.media by representatives of the law enforcement agencies. Today, February 11, in the early morning hours, police officers began
Irek Murtazin, a Russian investigative journalist, released a new episode on his YouTube channel "Ship Journal," where he discusses the connection between Canada's sanctions against Alexander Lebedev and Kyrgyzstan's struggle for control over the Kumtor gold mine. The episode is titled "Ricochet of the Battle for Kumtor."
According to the Transparency International report, Kyrgyzstan ranked 142nd in the global Corruption Perceptions Index in 2025. The country scored 26 points, which allowed it to rise from the 146th position it held in 2024. However, it is worth noting that in 2023, Kyrgyzstan was in 141st place with the same number of points (26), and in 2020 its position was 124th with 31 points. In Central Asia, the best results in the fight against corruption are demonstrated by Kazakhstan (39 points) and
According to information provided by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, today rain and snow are expected in most areas of Chui, Talas, Osh, Jalal-Abad, Batken, and Naryn regions, as well as in some parts of the Issyk-Kul region. In mountainous areas, snowfall is forecasted, and heavy precipitation is possible in certain parts of the Jalal-Abad region.
Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu held a meeting with the head of the Turkish parliament At a joint press conference held the day before, it became known that Turkey will support Kyrgyzstan in its desire to become a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. This statement was made by the Speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, during a conversation with Numan Kurtulmuş, the Chairman of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey.